West:Invest - Vending

27/02/2026

ive been asked recently how my vending business is going, sad news…

… as the company grew and grew i had a logistics issue i never expected, how does a 14 yr old stock 7 machines every 2-3 days on a bmx? a trailer worked initially but my own success was my downfall. unfortunately 5-6 hrs every night after school just became too much, i was struggling to keep the machines stocked up, i made the decision to sell the business as a complete package.

i invested it all back in to s&p 500 stocks took a fast return and then some in to a junior stocks and shares isa (for any under 18 followers im returning about 12% a year) i also invested a portion in to a storage business that is expanding and bringing me a monthly income. my intention is to invest as passively as possible until i can buy my first property..

i am very grateful for everyones support, it really gave me a huge push and many of you sent lovely messages

Joe Weston @ West:Invest

10/05/2022

This just came in today! Had to share before school. Thanks for all the support and kind words!

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20120862.crawley-boys-vending-machines-business-takes-off/?fbclid=IwAR2so0yOoCY2Y9C5IgE9Ee1gYFZh5dvGYB9dCFNUpRODDQZl7FK4fslv7d0

A YOUNG entrepreneur has expanded his vending machine empire after a national retailer answered his calls.

04/05/2022

Hi all, joe here! Ive reached a milestone today, this is my new crane media vending machine with 50 different product lines its the largest machine on the market for snacks and drinks! Its now my 5th machine! (Not bad for a 12yr old)
its been a struggle to find the money and borrow what i didnt have but today made it all worthwhile.

I want to say thanks to the team at AO who have been brilliant in helping me along and giving me the chance to prove myself in their distribution warehouse. if you dont know who they are just take a look at why they are the market leader in white goods www.ao.com

I’d also like to thank anne who saw my page on facebook and connected the dots. 💕

lastly a big thanks to Nayax for getting the card payment system set up in a single day! (Specifically jonathon who has helped us all the way) they are also the market leaders in card payment systems of all kinds for business so look them up too👌 www.nayax.com

Thanks to my dad for the finance and driving me to north london to collect the machine and dropping it back to crawley. 👏

And lastly thanks to each and everyone of you who has “liked” and “shared” my little business, without each of you we would never have found AO! So thanks 🙏

Heres to you all 🥂

Joe @ west:invest

30/04/2022

Just been in to “time for desert” on henfield high street! Yum! Get in there and try a sundae i had banoffee, support local business 👍

17/04/2022

Watch this space for my new location reveal coming soon, this is a great spot! 2 clues, its a nationwide company, their brand colour is green

11/04/2022

Wow so many new followers! Thanks everyone. want to ask you, whats your top chocolate bar and your favourite crisps?

Mine is easily twix and skips…

10/04/2022

My first facebook update, thanks for all your support, things are going great, ive got my stock levels up to 24 product lines for my snack vending machines and carry a full 16 hot drink lines in my hot drink machine. I share my dads office and here i am updating my accounts after a trip to the wholesaler (thanks to Bookers Cash N Carry for helping me set up an account) dont forget guys, if you or anyone you know would like a free vending machine in or around west sussex, just ask!

29/01/2022

This is what i love to see! Dad helping me do my round today, plenty of tea to refill. going to convince him to run me to the wholesaler for more stock later too 🤣 dont judge me, its a long way on my bike! 😆

27/01/2022

Hi im Joe, im 12yrs old and im in my 3rd year of business, can we help each other? Lets see…

Since the age of 9 i have washed hundreds of cars and windows and managed to save up for my own coffee vending machine, this has created enough income for 2 new snack vending machines… BUT they need a west sussex location, can YOU help? Maybe a warehouse or office? A busy public location? A shop or garage? I can provide an insured, free and well maintained vending machine to suit. It costs you nothing, i maintain and stock it all for free. Dont let my age fool you, i am reliable and dedicated, i just need an opportunity to show you. Joe.

27/01/2022

Hey! Im joe, im 12yrs old but dont let that fool you! Im in business and im looking for opportunities to grow! Can YOU help?

I have expanded from 1 to 3 snack vending machines, 2 are spare and ready to go, want one in your workplace? Maybe an office or warehouse? Based in west sussex? I will supply you a machine completely free, i will stock and maintain the machine and all you have to do is enjoy my great choice of snacks to help keep you and your team topped up and ready to go! Get in touch for a free no obligation discussion and see if i can help you! Joe.